Hello friends of Peace,
2022 Year in Review
Dear friends, remember this? God built his church among us and we came together as the pieces - each represented by a lego. We are Bold Builders (if you want to check out those sermons again, https://peaceotsego.org/sermons?tag=Bold+Builders).
Here are a couple of ways God built us up in 2022:
we baptized 2 and witnessed 4 profess faith in Jesus
as part of our effort to raise up musicians, we added 2 new musicians to the team https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/weworship
we added a 4th study and life group, bringing people into regular contact with God’s Word and each other
God is doing work among us. I see the fruits his Word and Sacrament make and for that I am eternally grateful.
I’d love to enjoy more of God’s good work on Sunday at our voters’ meeting. Please join me/us.
Evangelism Workshop
The gospel is the best news in the world, and it is the hardest to share. In a world filled with noise and chaos, the gospel struggles to stand out.
We’ve got an evangelism workshop scheduled for Saturday January 28th. It’s a chance to be filled with the gospel and share that gospel.
See you at 9:00 am! One hour. With donuts!
Calendar Fun Raiser
Ladies Guild is having a calendar fun(d) raiser. If you would like to participate, please do so. The calendar is on the next steps table in the entry area.
Thanks!
Sisters in Christ Retreat (Women’s Retreat)
God often uses the weak or small things of this world to show us his power and emphasize his grace: a thorn in Paul’s flesh, “so that the power of Christ” may rest on him; a baby in a manger, born to be the Savior of the world; the foolishness of the cross, used by God to redeem the world from sin.
Join us as we spend a weekend together, gathered around God’s Word. We will be diving into God’s word, refreshing our souls, and edifying each other. We will learn how God’s grace is sufficient, and how he uses weakness in our lives to show us his perfect love and power.
April 14-16, 2023
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Michigan State University
219 S. Harrison Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824
www.SistersInChristRetreat.org
Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society
We have participated in in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society for a number of years. The Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) is a national organization of women committed to the mission of the gospel. They do special mission projects and support missionaries around the world.
We’re considering ending our participation in the society. We have not found it helpful. if you would like to stay in LWMS, or you have any thoughts, please reach out to pastor 269-694-6104.
Voters’ meeting
Our annual voters’ meeting will take place on January 29th at 10:45 am. All members are welcome to attend; voting members should attend.
Voting members will conduct the business.
Voting members are those who have signed the constitution prior to the meeting. Please speak with Pastor if you need to do so.
At the meeting, we’ll
This presentation will guide us https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lQEu2iRJB8FflTreqb41FCbthnpPf6fGntiZqWbMwYc/edit?usp=sharing
Put the agenda into action
Review 2022 ministry, discuss roadblocks, and seek assistance to overcome them (these are drafts at this point and will be updated later)
Pastor's report https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUt2rbMXRviMpHTXgOHe0OGID117qphI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114785614165381582809&rtpof=true&sd=true
Minutes of last meeting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7Y2F_1IEB-dPzZGMLvnqf6zoH5l3BWF/view?usp=share_link
Treasurer’s report (statement of income and expenses) https://drive.google.com/file/d/15dT5kfvYoZ5W-Cj6SK8gTD3mI6ouI9i9/view?usp=share_link
Financial Secretary's reports (report on giving)
approve the purchase of the new hymnal with memorial funds for $2,000 https://online.nph.net/music-video/sheet-music/christian-worship-hymnal-suite
Review the ministry plan and budget for the 2023
You can participate in the meeting on-site or online https://v.ringcentral.com/join/273136645.
He Lives! Easter 2023
It seems like a long ways away, but we want to see you all there. Save the date for Easter 2023!
April 9th 8:00 and 9:30 am!
Easter Team - I know it’s early, but it’s time to get ready for sharing the good news that Jesus is alive. Pastor is putting together a team. Here are some things to help with: prayer team, invites, meal, decorating, service, egg hunt. We’d love to have your help with any and all of this. Get ahold of pastor and I can get you on the team!
BLESS
I’m excited to join with you in an effort to bless our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances with the gospel of Jesus. This is an initiative we’ll be developing over the next few months.
For now, join me in asking this question:
Who do I know who I would like God to bless?
Come up with 5 names, including a few new names. Try to pick people other than your family.
Grab a bookmark at church to begin blessing them!
Let’s pray!
Dear Lord, you are the Lord of heaven and earth. You work in all things with justice and mercy. You lift up those who have been brought low and you tear down those who have lifted themselves up. We pray that you would work through our work and bless these people in our lives who need your help. In Jesus name, Amen.
Jo Markwart and family challenges
The gospel ministry of Peace
Christian Neighbors items for January are canned soups and ramen noodles
Christian Neighbors items for February are pasta and pasta sauce
Ushers for February are Bill Harris and Dan Doran.
Easter Team - I know it’s early, but it’s time to get ready for sharing the good news that Jesus is alive. Pastor is putting together a team. Here are some things to help with: prayer team, invites, meal, decorating, service, egg hunt. We’d love to have your help with any and all of this. Get ahold of pastor and I can get you on the team!
Upcoming events (full calendar)
January 28th 9:00 am Evangelism workshop
January 29th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting
February 7th 6:30 pm Team and Task Time (6:00 pm dinner)
February 22nd Ash Wednesday
March 11 11:00 am 131 Youth Crew service project
April 9th Easter services 8:00 and 9:30 am
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Peace Lutheran Church
805 S Wilmott St
Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6104
https://peaceotsego.org